Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses (AASTN)
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Business / Provider Type
Education Provider, Service Provider
Services Offered
Events, CPD Courses, Medical education
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Our history
The following is a summary of significant dates, events and awards of the Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses Inc.
Inaugural meeting Inaugural Meeting of the Australian Association of Stomal Therapists was held on 27th March 1971 at the Maitland Lecture Theatre, Sydney Hospital. The meeting was convened by Prof Edward Stuart Reginald Hughes, a surgeon from Royal Melbourne Hospital. Prof ESR Hughes chaired the meeting until a committee was elected.
The following is a summary of significant dates, events and awards of the Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses Inc.
Inaugural meeting Inaugural Meeting of the Australian Association of Stomal Therapists was held on 27th March 1971 at the Maitland Lecture Theatre, Sydney Hospital. The meeting was convened by Prof Edward Stuart Reginald Hughes, a surgeon from Royal Melbourne Hospital. Prof ESR Hughes chaired the meeting until a committee was elected.
Why us
Our philosophy
We recognise the need for expertise in this specialised field of nursing, therefore we believe educational programmes should be available to prepare Registered Nurses to effectively assume the role of Stomal Therapy Nurse.
All Stomal Therapy Nurses have a responsibility to share their knowledge and skills with others, including those in the health care profession.
Stomal Therapy Nurses encourage personal and professional growth, foster knowledge by communication, and participate in research programmes to refine clinical competencies of the specialty to improve the quality of care.
We recognise the need for expertise in this specialised field of nursing, therefore we believe educational programmes should be available to prepare Registered Nurses to effectively assume the role of Stomal Therapy Nurse.
All Stomal Therapy Nurses have a responsibility to share their knowledge and skills with others, including those in the health care profession.
Stomal Therapy Nurses encourage personal and professional growth, foster knowledge by communication, and participate in research programmes to refine clinical competencies of the specialty to improve the quality of care.
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